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- … would, in my opinion, only increase them. We cannot put even Japan into a straitjacket. The Chief of the New Zealand Air Force asserts that the possession of civil airlines by Japan would not constitute a real danger because this would require the training of pilots and technical personnel for air transport duties only and not for the many and complex operations needed in war. Of course, anything used in civil life … as well say: 'We will run your railways and your road services.' There is another question, relating to freedom of the air. We must insist on international airlines having terminals or landing places in Japan. It is worth while considering …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-12/357-british-commonwealth-conference
- … For that reason I felt that in the report of the Chiefs of Staff there was not enough emphasis laid on immediate air reinforcements. We could not after the experience of Hong Kong any longer rely on previous estimates of the time which … Oceans at the earliest possible moment and hoped that they would come, but if Singapore is to be saved it had to be by air forces immediately. That air support must come directly from the Middle East or from America. Our policy should be if necessary to take from the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/209-sir-earle-page-special-representative-in-the-united-kingdom-to-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister
- … MOST SECRET AND PERSONAL Your No. 408 of 26th August. [3] I fully share your view of importance of providing sufficient air forces for the defence of Australia and, as I assured you in my message of 6th August [4], our representatives in … to continue the present arrangements whereby the defence of Australia is conducted by R.A.A.F. and United States air forces in collaboration. We understand that the plans of the United States Chiefs of Staff provide for a combined … will provide you with resources which are independent of American control. In view, however, of the general shortage of air forces throughout the world it is understandable that the American Chiefs of Staff should take account of these …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/37-churchill-to-curtin
- … [5] As regards discussions in Washington, Australian staff delegation is to consist of Commodore Boucher [6] and Air Commodore Goble [7], who is at present at Ottawa. Major General Northcott [8] is also included in the Delegation, but as … soon as possible. 1 Peter Fraser. 2 R. G. Casey. 3 S. M. Bruce. 4 Document 170. 5 Bruce was informed on 12 October that Air Commodore F. H. McNamara and Colonel J. H. F. Pain would represent the Air Force and Army respectively. Pain in fact became seriously ill before the talks began and was replaced by Major J. K. …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/171-commonwealth-government-to-lord-cranborne-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs
- … Solomons, New Hebrides and New Caledonia. In order to discharge such responsibility Australia should have the necessary air resources, civil as well as military. This is a leading principle for our representatives. 4. Subject to a constitution … account of our special needs and gives Australia adequate representation, we favour the creation, of an international air transport authority. 5. The authority might be empowered to deal with such matters as- (a) Aeronautical research, the planning of new international services and facilities, the delimitation of international air routes and the laying down of the broad lines on which they should be operated. (b) The actual operation of the declared …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/292-curtin-to-bruce
- … at conversations at Singapore commencing 22nd February by Sir Ragnar Colvin [2] and Senior Officers from Army and Air force. In meantime, more junior representatives are proceeding to Netherlands East Indies for discussions on detailed … that Australia would be represented by Rear Admiral J. G. Crace; Maj Gen J. Northcott, Deputy Chief of the General Staff; Air Commodore W. D. Bostock, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff; Colonel W. M. Anderson and Lt Commander G. C. Oldham. See file AA:A1608, AA27/1/1. [AA:A3196, 1941, 0.1614] Last …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/276-commonwealth-government-to-lord-cranborne-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs
- … on Civil Aviation affecting Commonwealth countries were held at Montreal and also at London. [1] The Minister for Air and Civil Aviation has submitted to me a Report, copy of which is attached. [2] On page 11 of the Report, the Minister … the Australian Government agree:- (i) Whether the Australian Government will have a representative on the Commonwealth Air Transport Council (paras. 4(g), 814, 28, and Appendix I). All other Commonwealth Governments have agreed. (ii) Whether, … New Zealand and United Kingdom Governments in the formation of a joint operating corporation for a trans-Pacific civil air service (paras. 4(d), 15-20 and 33). (iv) Whether standard clauses on the lines of those prescribed in Appendix II …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-08/43-full-cabinet-submission-by-curtin
- … addition to all other previous commitments-organisation equipment for the purpose of developing the Royal Australian Air Force [1] has already had a most beneficial effect. Your exchange of messages with Mr. Curtin shows this very clearly. … in the broad and generous spirit of your special contribution. In particular your object was to give the Royal Australian Air Force a greater striking power. In spite of this, no provision has yet been made for a single heavy bomber unit. I … of the special allotment be reviewed and that the appropriate authorities be asked to consult the Royal Australian Air Force Representative in Washington, Air Marshal R. Williams. I am confident that if this is done necessary amendments …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/244-evatt-to-roosevelt
- … that Canada, the United States and, in all probability, Russia are opposed to any plan for the internationalisation of air services. The principles therefore stated in the Australian policy of.- (a) the internationalisation of air routes managed by some authority, and (b) an Empire service are negatived. It would appear to me, therefore, that there … set out in Lord Beaverbrook's letter of the 3rd July [1] under which we can perhaps develop certain Commonwealth air services. The United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand should at once commence discussions regarding the operation of a …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-07/245-curtin-to-drakeford
- … Agenda 603 14 March 1939, PROPOSED AIR SERVICE DARWIN TO DILLI (PORTUGUESE TIMOR) 1. It is proposed for Cabinet consideration that an air service be established from Darwin to Dilli in Portuguese Timor. 2. This proposal arises from a visit made by … pro-British and desired to see an extension of British interests in the Territory. The Governor suggested that a British air service to the Territory would be a valuable means of strengthening British interest and pressed that such a service …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-02/38-cabinet-submission-by-mr-hvc-thorby-minister-for-civil-aviation